Spend an 'Enchanted April' Evening at the Playhouse

A production at the Parsippany Playhouse heads our list of possibilities for your downtime this weekend. It's not the only play to make our list, but it is the closest. Also, make sure to check out our Grab & Go Kids Planner section for great ideas for the whole family.

Where/When: 8 p.m. at the  in the Parsippany Community Center in Lake Hiawatha on Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16.
Why Go: Because this play by the Women’s Theater Co. tells the story of four English women learning about themselves and about romance in Italy in the 1920s.
Pricing: $18 for adults; $15 for seniors.

Where/When: 11 a.m. at  in Madison on Saturday, April 16.
Why Go: Because you like Shakespeare and you want to see a mid-day performance of one of his most notable works.
Pricing: Prices vary and are available online.

Where/When: 7 p.m. at  in Montville on Saturday, April 16.
Why Go: Because guests can check out a local comedian while grabbing some dinner at Suppa’s. Dinner is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and the comedy begins at 9 a.m.
Pricing: $10 admission.

Where/When: 8 p.m. at the  in Morristown on Thursday, April 14.
Why Go: Because you’re a fan of Mathis, who has been performing since the 1950s, when he appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Pricing: Tickets range from $85 to $150.

Cinematic Titanic
Where/When: 8 p.m. on Friday, April 15 at the  in Morristown.
Why Go: Because if you are a fan of “Mystery Science Theatre 3000,” then you will probably enjoy this live version, complete with the original cast of the television show.
Pricing: Tickets range from $27 to $37 and are available online.

GRAB & GO KIDS PLANNER

New Jersey Ballet: Cinderella
Where/When: At 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 at the  in Morristown.
Why Go: If you like Cinderella, or if you like ballet, then this family show should be a great way to spend the afternoon.
Pricing: Tickets range from $12 to $15 and are available online.

Where/When: From 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the  in Kinnelon on Sunday, April 17.
Why Go: Because anyone age 7 or older can join the staff of Pyramid Mountain for this hike, which will take place during the setting sun and the rising moon. Flashlights are welcome.
Pricing: $5.

Where/When: From 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at  in Montville on Thursday, April 14.
Why Go: Because 20 percent of dinner sales will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Montville, including takeout orders.
Pricing: Depends how much you eat!

Where/When: At 10 a.m. at the  on Friday, April 15.
Why Go: Because children from age 2 to age 5, along with their families, can explore the museum’s new exhibit, “Digging Dinosaurs.”
Pricing: Free with museum admission.

Where/When: From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the  on Thursday, April 14.
Why Go: Because children of all ages can stop by anytime during the workshop to make spring watercolor paintings.
Pricing: $5 per child.